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Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2024, 10:01
Replies: 22
Views: 5,851
Posted By Dick Allen

I think one of the reasons for the oddities of Mk...

I think one of the reasons for the oddities of Mk Nos was that - at that time - the RN used odd numbers and the RAF even for same type. So the RN already had 1s, 3s and 5s, leaving 2s and 4s...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2024, 09:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By Dick Allen

'Fraid not Brian - he went over to the other dark...

'Fraid not Brian - he went over to the other dark (German) side and drove Porsches for many years.....
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2024, 09:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,231
Posted By Dick Allen

Alex Nash

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of an old mate, Alex Nash - we go back 40+ years. Alex died at home on last Friday morning (26th January), surrounded by his family. He had...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2023, 09:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dick Allen

Gordon Monaghan

Many of you may be aware that Gordon died recently, very shortly after a diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumour. He was a stalwart of the SH Force - mainly Wessex - in the ‘70s and ‘80s and was...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2021, 15:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,777
Posted By Dick Allen

Quite possibly Shy he was certainly a...

Quite possibly Shy

he was certainly a talented woodworker so that seems to fit.

Although not a great churchgoer himself (unlike Betty) the Church has benefitted from much of his decorative...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2021, 14:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,777
Posted By Dick Allen

I've been advised that Lofty's funeral will be at...

I've been advised that Lofty's funeral will be at 1330 on 20th December, at St Mary's Shawbury - so we did get it in before Christmas.

Lofty wanted a "non-military" funeral, so best leave the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2021, 07:45
Replies: 13
Views: 3,777
Posted By Dick Allen

Lofty Marshall

I had a 'phone call yesterday from his son Howard, telling me that Lofty had died yesterday morning (3rd December). He will be fondly remembered by vast cohorts of helicopter pilots as QHI and...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2019, 08:24
Replies: 9
Views: 5,073
Posted By Dick Allen

Not from me - which is why I specifically said:

Not from me - which is why I specifically said:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2019, 17:02
Replies: 9
Views: 5,073
Posted By Dick Allen

One would have thought that recent Chinook...

One would have thought that recent Chinook activity would stir the public's - if not the filmmakers' - imagination.

When I was privileged to command RAF Shawbury, I always tried to slip a news...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2019, 08:41
Replies: 10
Views: 4,840
Posted By Dick Allen

He had a number of endearing idiosychronies. I...

He had a number of endearing idiosychronies. I mentioned to him one time on 72 his rather natty knitted black tie which he wore with uniform.

"Not really a tie Dick. I have a chum at Bates...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2019, 14:06
Replies: 10
Views: 4,840
Posted By Dick Allen

Yes O-D you're probably right (as you usually...

Yes O-D you're probably right (as you usually are!)

But that was as it was passed to me - I guess 2000 rotary sounds more likely.

Won't be able to make Friday I'm afraid - it clashes with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2019, 14:32
Replies: 10
Views: 4,840
Posted By Dick Allen

I've been passed the following photo, which is of...

I've been passed the following photo, which is of John Price celebrating 2000 hours (not bad for a wg cdr) after an operational sortie in Northern Ireland.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2019, 18:32
Replies: 10
Views: 4,840
Posted By Dick Allen

And of course he was OC 72 as a wg cdr, for which...

And of course he was OC 72 as a wg cdr, for which tour he got made OBE.

I recall he came to a reunion at Aldergrove many years later, and confused the Police at the checkpoint who reported:

"An...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2019, 06:43
Replies: 9
Views: 5,278
Posted By Dick Allen

I've heard from Nick Paton on other means - the...

I've heard from Nick Paton on other means - the Service of Celebration (exactly right) will be at 1430 on 8th May at St Boniface's Church, Bunbury, CW6 9PE. Please spread the word.

KG86 - I think...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2019, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 5,278
Posted By Dick Allen

Barry Paton

It is with immense sadness that I report the death of Barry Paton, who died in the early hours of last Thursday morning (25th April), more than a year after his diagnosis of cancer.

For the RAF,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2019, 10:40
Replies: 37
Views: 14,902
Posted By Dick Allen

sitting stress I'm slightly mystified as to...

sitting stress

I'm slightly mystified as to why you changed my Post 13 words before "quoting" me in your Post 22. "My" words now seem to make no sense, or at least less sense than the originals....
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2019, 20:39
Replies: 37
Views: 14,902
Posted By Dick Allen

Great Uncle, methinks you doth protest too much. ...

Great Uncle, methinks you doth protest too much. I was the Station Commander at RAF Shawbury, and now retired live in the village. I am still a Mess Member (a "Retired" rather than "Honorary" Member...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2018, 20:46
Replies: 40
Views: 24,086
Posted By Dick Allen

Many tales to tell. One of my favourite...

Many tales to tell.

One of my favourite occasions, three dits from the same visit: he was CAS when I was running Shawbury, and he had flown up for a Dinner.

On arrival, before changing, we were...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2016, 11:05
Replies: 29
Views: 7,503
Posted By Dick Allen

One's great-Uncle Johnnie, who allegedly ran a...

One's great-Uncle Johnnie, who allegedly ran a whelk stall in the Old Kent Road, also - allegedly - drank a concoction in the early 20th century known as a "Dog's Nose" , which was a gin & beer!
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Jan 2016, 18:04
Replies: 0
Views: 3,732
Posted By Dick Allen

RIP: Helen Batten (nee Reid) Court Line & Monarch

Please see my thread here (http://www.pprune.org/where-they-now/572702-rip-helen-batten-nee-reid-court-line-monarch.html) on "Where Are They Now?" for more details.

Dick A
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2015, 15:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,473
Posted By Dick Allen

Thanks Coff I could easily get diverted by...

Thanks Coff

I could easily get diverted by that one ..........:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2015, 14:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,473
Posted By Dick Allen

Chipmunk or Bulldog for Cosford 2016??

Please see here (http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/571314-chipmunk-bulldog-cosford-air-show-2016-a.html) my trawl on "Private Flying" for AEF painted Chippie or Bulldog for next year's Cosford...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2015, 14:44
Replies: 0
Views: 1,254
Posted By Dick Allen

Chipmunk and Bulldog for Cosford Air Show 2016

Many of you may already be aware that one of the themes for Cosford next year will be the 75th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps. See here. (http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/themes.php)

For my...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2015, 10:08
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,568,807
Posted By Dick Allen

Not gliders, but helicopters - Chetwynd was/is...

Not gliders, but helicopters - Chetwynd was/is used as an RLG for Shawbury.

As Staish of Shawbury at the time - 2000-2001-ish? - I guess that made me "OC Chetwynd". The concern was over who was...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2015, 14:21
Replies: 33
Views: 6,158
Posted By Dick Allen

And the name changes! All the Daves who...

And the name changes!

All the Daves who become Davids as they get promoted, Petes who become Peter, Andys become Andrews......

When I reached my "ceiling of competence" ;), a number of people...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 13:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,995
Posted By Dick Allen

Details passed to local ATC Cadet Wing.

Details passed to local ATC Cadet Wing.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2014, 08:39
Replies: 183
Views: 196,014
Posted By Dick Allen

Is that being recycled from last year ...... :O;)

Is that being recycled from last year ...... :O;)
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2014, 07:54
Replies: 58
Views: 9,630
Posted By Dick Allen

And today I must make mention of this: ...

And today I must make mention of this:

Astonishingly good large-scale replica of D-Day landings is made by Swansea Air Cadets | South Wales Evening Post...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2013, 07:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
Posted By Dick Allen

Glad you liked it B Word! ;) And a Merry...

Glad you liked it B Word! ;)

And a Merry Christmas to all!!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2013, 08:23
Replies: 31
Views: 8,185
Posted By Dick Allen

CJ or anyone. Are there any changes to the...

CJ or anyone.

Are there any changes to the funeral arrangements, due to obvious local developments??
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2013, 07:47
Replies: 128
Views: 32,348
Posted By Dick Allen

tiger_mate Knowing well your artist's...

tiger_mate

Knowing well your artist's attention to detail, I'm pretty sure you didn't mix up the two flying badges illustrated at Post No 54.

Volunteer officers supporting the Air Cadet...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 10:03
Replies: 32
Views: 5,981
Posted By Dick Allen

Indeed so Voxpop. When I PVR'd for a CS...

Indeed so Voxpop.

When I PVR'd for a CS post in DARA, my RAF pension was unaffected. As some may know, I am now in a uniformed MSF (Military Supoport Function) post in the CS (son of ROs) but...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 09:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,553
Posted By Dick Allen

I write again to bring this back to page one and...

I write again to bring this back to page one and update some info on the emerging Association. We will consider extending the qualification for membership, but that will be for the wider "body of...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2012, 09:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,553
Posted By Dick Allen

CFS(H) Sqn Association

CFS(H) SQN ASSOCIATION


After discussions with the current OC CFS(H) Sqn, Sqn Ldr Mike Jordan, we are trawling for interest in the formation of a CFS(H) Squadron Association. The intention...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2011, 11:53
Replies: 69
Views: 41,192
Posted By Dick Allen

teetering and Old Duffer there was an...

teetering and Old Duffer

there was an article on SOAF Helicopters in the Dhofar War a few years ago in the Journal of the Sultan's Armed Forces Association - I know because I wrote it!

Don't...
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